Georgetown is a leading research university in Washington, D.C. that is known for being deeply intellectual, globally-aware, and passionate about creating a better world. Founded in 1789, Georgetown has been informed and shaped by their Jesuit origins, but they welcome people of all backgrounds and faith traditions. There are about 7,598 undergraduate students, spread among seven colleges. The most popular and largest undergraduate college by far, though, is the College of Arts & Sciences. Don’t assume Arts & Sciences is your best fit just because it is the biggest, though, as there are even 470 students at Georgetown University in Qatar!
Comprehensive College Interview Guide
There are many, many components to the college admissions process. We like to think of each aspect as an opportunity to stand out amongst the crowd. Interviews are one of them! They are usually conducted by volunteers, often alumni and they’re optional. (Though, if you know us at all, you know we’re going to tell you nothing is optional). Here is our guide to preparing for a college interview:
Top 5 tips for the Brown University Interview
If you have been following our blog, you might have picked up on a series that we have been doing where we share our top tips for Ivy League school interviews. We wanted to include Brown, but this one has to be a little different. The reason? Brown is moving away from alumni interviews and is replacing them with videos.
The Ultimate Ivy League Interview Guide
Many schools offer interviews for hopeful candidates. Volunteer alums conduct the majority of these and recently the large majority have been virtual. These interviews are a powerful tool for getting to know more about the school and getting the school to know more about you. Most Ivy League schools offer these types of interviews. We have been doing a series with specific interview tips for the Ivies, but we also wanted to share what these interviews are, which Ivies offer them, how to get one, and some general tips that work for these interviews across the board.
Dartmouth College Interview Tips
When looking at Ivy League interview tips many inform students to be as relaxed as possible. They stress the importance of the interview feeling like a conversation. This isn’t necessarily untrue at Dartmouth. They want you to be at ease, but it is one of the more formal interviews in the Ivy League. Maybe we shouldn’t say “formal.” Formal feels scary. And this shouldn’t be scary. Let’s just say that Dartmouth takes their interview seriously and you should do some prep to meet their standards. With a little prep, you should be able to crush this interview. And we have our top tips to help you do that!
Top 4 Columbia University Interview Tips
So you got an email from a random email address asking you to set up a Columbia Interview. What’s next? Many schools offer alumni interviewers for prospective students and Columbia is on that list. If you haven’t already done these types of interviews for other schools or are just super nervous about Columbia, these interviews can seem scary, but they don’t have to be. We wanted to break the Columbia interview down and share our top tips and tricks for how to approach it!
Princeton University Interview Tips
Almost all the Ivy Leagues have alumni interviews. If you have read any of our blogs on Ivy League interviews, Princeton isn't much different from the rest of the Ivies. Princeton doesn’t provide much in the way of tips for hopeful students, so we thought we would share our top tips and tricks to help ace your Princeton interview.
Top 5 Tips for the Harvard College Interview
Some of the Ivy Leagues are very upfront about their interview process. They post statistics on how many interviews they offer. They post sample questions and make how-to videos. Harvard doesn’t. Their admissions interview can thus feel like it is shrouded in secrecy. But it doesn’t have to be. While Harvard doesn’t offer up students as many tips for its interview as other schools do, we got you covered. Here are our top tips for nailing your Harvard interview.
Cornell Interview Tips
Almost all the Ivy Leagues have alumni interviews. Cornell is a little different. They don't offer interviews for the vast majority of students. College of Architecture, Art, and Planning and specifically only the Architecture majors are required to interview and students in Fine Arts or Urban and Regional Studies majors have an optional interview and that's it. It might seem unfair, but Cornell does have another option for those who are craving something akin to the interview.
Top 5 Harvard Interview Tips
Some of the Ivy Leagues are very upfront about their interview process. They post statistics on how many interviews they offer. They post sample questions and make how-to videos. Harvard doesn’t. Their admissions interview can thus feel like it is shrouded in secrecy. But it doesn’t have to be. While Harvard doesn’t offer up students as many tips for its interview as other schools do, we got you covered. Here are our top tips for nailing your Harvard interview.
UPenn Interview Strategy
So you applied to UPenn, what’s next? Well for most students, you will be offered an alumni interview. Don’t freak out, unfortunately, it doesn’t mean you are on the shortlist to get in. Penn offers interviews to about 90% of candidates. They actually try for 100% if possible. Penn’s admissions office has a short video of tips and tricks for interviews and also a very long one. These can be super helpful resources for preparing for the UPenn Interview, but we thought we would share our own top tips for a great Penn interview.
Top Tips for Yale Interview
Most colleges have an interview step and Yale is no different. Interviews happen after you apply but before you are accepted. For many students, college interviews will be their first real interview. It can be a scary process for some students, especially for a highly selective school like Yale. Yale helps students prepare for this interview with a short video and even a podcast that breaks down some tips for interviewees. They are great resources, but we thought we should also share our top tips to nail the Yale interview.
Top Tips for Alumni Interviews
If you’re preparing for an alumni interview for a school you’ve applied to, we’ve got the scoop. We find that while interviews may seem difficult, they’re actually a great way for you to get to know the school, and show the school just who you are. Dazzle them with your personality–just be yourself and you’ll be fine.
Tips for a Stanford Alumni Interview
A lot of our clients and blog readers come to us for advice about interviews. They’re stressful, often hard to come by, and it’s hard to feel truly prepared to speak to someone who once attended your dream school. Below, we compiled a few tips for those students who are preparing for an interview at Stanford:
College Admission Interview Tips for Extroverts
Preparing for interviews can be anxiety-inducing. In addition to getting clear about what you’re looking for in a school and how you’ll be contributing to life on campus, you’ll also need to navigate your personality. We all have strengths and weaknesses, obviously, and we’ve found that most people who consider themselves to be extroverted are generally less nervous about the prospect of a college interview. Even still, it’s incredibly important to prepare! Keep reading for three tips for extroverts during the interview process:
College Admissions Interview Tips for Introverts
College interviews can be scary for anyone, especially if you struggle to put yourself out there. But we come to you with good news: Colleges aren’t just looking for diversity in terms of what students on campus are studying. They’re also looking for all different kinds of people with varying personality traits. It’s easy to trick yourself into thinking that colleges are looking for every kind of student besides yourself, but fear not! Your reserved nature is not a bad thing. And while we’re on the topic of good news, let’s discuss the college interview. Attending one will show that you’re dedicated and interested in the school. But it’s just as much for you as it is for the school. We totally understand that it feels like you’re sitting in the hot seat, and in some ways, you are, but it’s also a great opportunity for you to learn more about the school and decide if you want to attend. If you consider yourself an introvert, keep reading for three tips on how to prepare:
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By the time kids get to the interview, there are so many strenuous, variable parts of the operation, that they are usually just ready to assert control over what they can—namely, the essay and the interview. While we fully understand the desire to work hard at an area of the application where you can exert some effort with the objective of producing a result, unfortunately, no matter how much you put into the interview, it’s just not going to have much bearing on your admission. While essays can make or break an acceptance, interviews are also an exercise in you getting to learn about the school.
What to Wear to a College Interview
There’s a lot to think (and stress) about when it comes to preparing for a college interview, but your outfit doesn’t have to be one of them. At the end of the day, the interviewer is not there to judge your outfit. They just want to get to know you a little better and put a face to the application.